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About

Armitage with Handsacre is a civil parish located in the Lichfield district of Staffordshire. The area encompasses the neighbouring villages of Armitage and Handsacre, situated along the banks of the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal. This canal corridor has historically been a significant feature for industry and transport. The settlement pattern is primarily residential, with local services centred around the villages.

The ward includes the notable Armitage Shanks porcelain factory, a major local employer with a long history in the area. The landscape is characterised by a mix of housing, waterways, and green spaces, including the canal towpath. Community facilities are focused within the villages, serving the local population. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the nearby city of Lichfield.

Area overview

On average Armitage with Handsacre has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Armitage with Handsacre is £54,910 per year. There are 3 schools in Armitage with Handsacre: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Armitage with Handsacre is home to around 8,016 people, with a population density of about 338.1 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Armitage with Handsacre Population
8,016
Population density
338.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.46(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.61(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.87(-47%)
Public order
2.87(-53%)
Other theft
2.87(-50%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,596
94.74%
Other White
136
1.7%
Indian
48
0.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
0.5%
Irish
39
0.49%
Total population: 8,018

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,935
29.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,249
19.03%
No qualifications
1,228
18.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
886
13.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
675
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 6,564

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,362
39.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,210
35.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
409
11.92%
Other social rented
308
8.98%
Other forms of private rent
65
1.89%
Total households: 3,431

Property prices in Armitage with Handsacre

Median price£244,000
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £314K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Armitage with Handsacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Armitage with Handsacre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£362,500£329
Terraced20£227,500£275
Semi-Detached39£226,500£296
Flats11£118,000£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Armitage with Handsacre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armitage with Handsacre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£329,250£96,000£167,725£147,500
2017£249,000£80,000£163,000£146,975
2018£275,000£104,750£169,248£160,000
2019£275,000£106,000£173,500£159,500
2020£270,000£112,500£174,000£156,250
2021£321,950£105,250£200,998£177,498
2022£350,000£100,000£230,000£190,500
2023£322,500£118,000£222,500£200,000
2024£337,000£118,000£215,000£195,000
2025£370,000£117,500£232,000£220,000
2026£335,000£120,250£226,500£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armitage with Handsacre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Armitage with Handsacre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252£159£183£215
2017£219£158£214£200
2018£221£178£218£188
2019£232£171£224£204
2020£255£206£236£223
2021£266£171£239£236
2022£291£188£278£227
2023£307£215£266£229
2024£313£208£255£244
2025£329£219£294£271
2026£365£217£303£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Armitage with Handsacre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Armitage with Handsacre in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lichfield district.

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,091
Band D£2,352
Band E£2,875
Band F£3,397
Band G£3,920
Band H£4,704

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Armitage with Handsacre ward.

Local councillors

Martyn Punyer

Armitage with Handsacre - Elected 11 Dec 2025

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Armitage with Handsacre

Is Armitage with Handsacre safe?

Armitage with Handsacre records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Armitage with Handsacre?

The median sale price in Armitage with Handsacre is £244,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Armitage with Handsacre?

Armitage with Handsacre has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Armitage with Handsacre?

Armitage with Handsacre scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Armitage with Handsacre sits around rank 21,720 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Armitage with Handsacre?

The average household income in Armitage with Handsacre is around £54,910 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Armitage with Handsacre?

Armitage with Handsacre is represented by 1 elected councillor: Martyn Punyer (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Armitage with Handsacre

WS154BG

Briarwood Mews

WS154DB

Lichfield Road

WS154BE

Dawes Close

WS138EU

Wood End Lane

DE137JJ

Yoxall Road

WS154BQ

Villiers Gardens

DE137JE

Lichfield Road

DE137HZ

Manor Road

DE137JB

Manor Walk

WS154TT

Moat Way

WS154UX

Chase View

WS151QT

Horseley Croft

DE137JQ

Shaw Lane

WS151FA

Nooks Croft

WS154BN

New Road

WS154ET

St Lukes Walk

WS151UN

Wheelhouse Road

WS138ET

Wood End Lane

WS154EQ

Beech Close

WS154LB

Main Road

WS151SP

Lower Fufin Close

DE137JY

Lewiss Lane

WS138JE

Tewnals Lane

WS154EY

Tuppenhurst Lane

WS138HS

Shaw Lane

WS154AT

Rugeley Road

WS154DJ

Fair View

WS151SH

Bannisters Court

DE137HT

The Grange

WS154BS

Old Road

WS154BF

Bardy Lane

DE137HS

Alrewas Road

WS154EF

Linford Close

WS154EU

Spode Avenue

WS154AG

Hood Lane

WS151PL

Armitage Lane

WS154BJ

New Road

WS154UT

Meadow Way

DE137HU

The Croft

WS154ER

Arden Walk

WS154DE

Lichfield Road

WS154TA

Barn Road

WS154BR

Rugeley Road

WS154TF

Manor Court Drive

DE137LA

Newton Lane

WS154AD

The Green

WS154HH

Tuppenhurst Lane

WS154AZ

Rugeley Road

DE137HN

Alrewas Road

DE137HE

Bromley Court

WS154AL

Rectory Gardens

WS154HW

The Orchards

WS151SL

Crabtree Avenue

WS154AX

Rugeley Road

WS154BZ

Simpson Close

WS154UR

Wordsworth Close

DE137HW

Alrewas Road

WS154BL

Millmoor Avenue

WS154FB

Gorsey Close

WS154FH

Wedgewood Avenue

WS151GY

St Chads Close

DE137HR

Alrewas Road

DE137JW

Lant Close

WS154AA

New Road

WS151GW

The Cloisters

WS151FH

Trent Leasow

WS154TE

Millcroft Way

WS151FE

Ingathorpe Road

WS138YP

Bluebell Lane

WS154EP

Highfield Avenue

WS154DW

Uttoxeter Road

WS151PP

Canon Lane

WS154TH

Chestnut Close

WS154HQ

Bridge Road

WS154BW

Hood Lane

WS154BP

Greenfield Avenue

WS154DG

Hill Top View

DE137JL

Church Lane

WS151RP

Booth Hurst Road

WS154FL

Morecroft Way

DE137HX

Gilliards Croft

WS151FL

Middle Bannisters Road

WS138HR

Lichfield Road

DE137JG

Rugeley Road

WS154HP

Waters Edge

WS154DT

The Green

WS154FE

Robinson Way

WS154UN

Copse Drive

WS138HL

Shaw Lane

WS154HB

St Barbara Road

WS154AR

Rugeley Road

WS154FG

Metcalf Close

WS154HA

Harvey Road

WS151SF

Bagnall Way

WS154TP

Winchester Close

WS154EJ

Proctor Road

WS151FY

Armitage with Handsacre

WS154TX

Yew Close

DE137LD

All Saints Lane

WS151FJ

Water Field Drive